Tow Boat U.S. Detroit

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Tow Boat U.S. Detroit

Serving the Detroit Light to Lake St. Clair Area since 1999.

Established in 1999, we are experts in the business.

TowBoatUS Detroit specializes in Towing and Salvage services on and around the Detroit River – We are the largest network of on-the water commercial towing companies nationwide.

Danmark Marine Towing was founded in 1999 servicing the general public on the Detroit River. The company had grown to 6 Towboat’s and cover from the Detroit Light to the mouth of the Detroit River. While the focus has always been to help the general public, we also aid cities on the water by providing using our boats to handle environmental hazards like oil spills.

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We can work with your insurance company to make sure your emergency is handled properly and in a timely manner.

CONTRACT SALVAGE Occurs when a contract is made prior to the commencement of salvage operations, the amount of compensation is fixed and the salvor is paid regardless of whether the salvage is successful or not. Pricing on contract salvage starts at $300 per foot.

PURE SALVAGE Occurs when a ship or boat has been rescued or salvaged without prior agreement between the owner and salvor or an agreement is made but not for a fixed amount.

GROUNDINGS – Fees are based on the criteria in the SALCON 89* [International Convention on Salvage 1989]**Salvage awards are based on a 10 point system**The more points that are met the more the award

SINKING – Also based on the 10 point system of the 1989 SALCON Convention. Emergency hoist fees are at an additional cost.

TIME AND MATERIALS – Time and Materials

Crew, Equipment and Vessel Pricing:

Work boats range from $800 – $1500 per hour

Equipment Trailer: $1500 per hour

Divers: up to $1200 per hour

Crew: $250 per hour

USCG Licensed Captains : $500 per hour

Lift bags: $500 per hour

Dewatering pumps: $500 per hour

Engine Preservation: $750.00 *Not to a full start*

Engine Preservation: $1200 *Full start*

STORAGE FEES – $4.00 per ft. per day for salvaged boats until salvage bills are paid in full.  *Note: SALCON is an Act passed by Congress in 1996 adapting the International Salvage Convention Laws. The 10 points are identified in Chapter III, Article 13, Section 1.   The text of this convention can be found online by clicking on the link below.

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